Vin Diesel, a name that whosoever hears, instantly gets an image of the actor racing behind the fast wheels. Born Mark Sinclair on 18 July 1967, he is an actor and producer best known for playing Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise. He made his mark in Hollywood with the 1995 short film Multi-Facial which he wrote, directed, produced as well and got noticed by Steven Spielberg. Which lead him to play a small role in Saving Private Ryan (1998).
On his birthday, we have curated a list of confirmed upcoming projects that include some of the big releases of this year and the next. Vin Diesel will be reprising many of his iconic roles including the famous voiced character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out the list below.
3 Upcoming Projects We Can’t-Wait to Watch
Avatar: The Way of Water
Last year Vin Diesel accidentally disclosed that he might be in the film. However, what role he will be playing is yet unknown. but the film will follow Jake Sully and Ney’tiri, who have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
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If we were to link the actor to the Avatar Franchise, then the new film will be about Sully trying to protect his family from the changing landscapes and RDA. Similarly, Diesel’s best-known character Dom is also all about family protection. Could be seen as a far-fetched theory but maybe he might be a helpful character in the film.
Cast members include Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi and Matt Gerald reprising their roles from the original film, with Sigourney Weaver returning in a different role. New cast members include Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh and Vin Diesel. After many delays, the film is planned for release on 16 December 2022.
Fast X
Fast X (also known as Fast and Furious 10) is an upcoming action film, a sequel to F9 (2021), serving as the tenth main instalment, and the eleventh feature film in the Fast and Furious franchise. It is directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Justin Lin, Dan Mazeau and the characters by Gary Scott Thompson.
It will feature Vin Diesel reprising his role of Dominic (Dom) Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Michael Rooker, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Cardi B, Jason Momoa, Daniela Melchior, Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, and Rita Moreno.
According to one of the cast members, there will be some more twists and turns with the introduction of new characters. The film is scheduled to be released on 19 May 2023, by Universal Pictures.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is is currently in production and it’s expected to be the final film to feature the entire Guardians of the Galaxy cast. All of the major players are expected to return, including Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon. There could be a change in their line-up as we would explore the origin of Rocket the Raccoon this time around.
It is intended to be the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (2017) and the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is written and directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, and Will Poulter.
It has also been revealed that the film had broken the Guinness World Record for the most makeup appliances created for a single production. The film is set to be released on 23 May 2023.
Which film are you excited about the most? Let us know in the comments below and Happy Birthday Vin Diesel!
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